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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,021.94, 1,410.27 and 556.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,021.94, 1,410.27 and 556.19 is: 767.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,021.94 : 1,410.27 = 556.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,021.94/1,410.27 = 556.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,021.94x = 1,410.27 × 556.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,021.94x = 784,378.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 784,378.07/1,021.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 767.54

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